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URBAN PLANNING IN BAHRAIN
- Bahrain Facts & Figures
- Governorates & Government
- Bahrain NPDS 2030National Planning and Development Strategies
- Projects in Progress
- Action Areas for Future Projects
Photos by SOM or Ch. Storch
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KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Total Land Area in km² 711
Total Population 700.000
Total Employment* 340.000
Domestic Output Main ProductsAluminiumOilfieldsRefined OilPetrochemicalsGas*Source: EDB Economic Development Board Bahrain 2006
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BAHRAIN GOVERNORATES
Capital Manama
Central Isa-Town
Muharraq Muharraq
Northern Budaiya
Southern Awali
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MASTERPLAN BAHRAIN 2030
Table of Contents Implementation Overview
Economic Framework
Heritage Management Framework
Marine Spatial Plan Framework
Terrestrial Environment Framework
Transport Framework
Sustainibility Framework
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MASTERPLAN BAHRAIN 2030Economic Engines of the Future
Employment 2004 2030
Manufacturing 53.000 134.000
Financial & Business Services 22.000 95.000
Construction 56.000 110.000
Hotels & Restaurants 13.000 34.000Source: DTZ (July 2006)
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Growth Rate*2001 - 2005
21%
25%
42%
1%*Commercial Licensing Indicators, Source: EDB Economic Development Board Bahrain 2006
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MASTERPLAN BAHRAIN 2030
Phase 12006 – 2010 Housing Units 68.000
Forecast Population 270.000
Phase 2 2010 – 2020 Housing Units 70.000
Forecast Population 270.000
Phase 32020 – 2030 Housing Units 42.000
Forecast Population 170.000
Total Housing Units 180.000Total Population 710.000
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MASTERPLAN BAHRAIN 2030 New Development
North Islands 1300ha
Diyaar al Muharraq 250ha
Amwaj Islands & East Hidd 500ha
Industrial Islands 350ha
Durrat al Bahrain 200ha
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MASTERPLAN BAHRAIN 2030Special Study Areas – North Islands
Land Use Allocation- Residential 290ha 17.000du (dwelling units)- Mixed-Use 115ha 860.000m² (commercial & office)- Public Use 50ha
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MASTERPLAN BAHRAIN 2030Special Study Areas – North Islands
- Bahrain Bay
- Bahrain World Trade Center
- Bahrain Financial Habour
- Bandar Seef
- Lulu Island
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PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
Durrat al Bahrain
- 200ha- 2000 Villas & 3000 Appartements- plotsize 500m² - 1.500m²
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ACTION AREAS
World Heritage Area
Bahrain Fort
Saar - Burial Complex